Jewish Theological Seminary of America

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a special-focus institution, located in a large city (New York, New York). It is a private religious school (not-for-profit), located in the great East Coast area of the country.

Dr. Arnold Eisen is the Chancellor of the school. You can find more information about Jewish Theological Seminary of America by visiting their website.

Jewish Theological Seminary of America has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, your high school GPA and your class rank (where you were in your class) are both recommended. In addition, you will need to provide your high school transcripts and your standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 54% were admitted. There are currently 627 students enrolled in the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. The school is associated with the Jewish church. This association may place additional restrictions on who can apply or on student behavior while attending the school.

Academic and career counseling services are available to students and, if it fits better with your needs, the school offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 240 students. On-campus housing costs average about $7,870 per year.

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $12,620. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $12,620. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $800. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $28,810 per year and $28,810 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    Jewish Theological Seminary of America
    3080 Broadway
    New York, NY  10027

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 627
    Website: http://www.jtsa.edu
    General Info: 212-678-8000
    Admissions: 212-678-8000
    Financial Aid: 212-678-8007

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